Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives Regulatory Affairs
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About Novocure
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Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Initiatives Regulatory Affairs to support our team in Baar, Switzerland. This role involves shaping and executing long-term regulatory strategies for our medical device portfolio, leading cross-functional programs to enhance compliance, support innovation, and optimize regulatory operations. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in translating strategy into execution, with strong leadership skills and the ability to incorporate market research and competitive analysis into key differentiators in a regulated market.
Your Responsibilities
* Strategic Program Management: Lead high-impact regulatory initiatives aligned with business and regulatory strategies, including transformation, global expansion, and innovation enablement.
* Regulatory Foresight & Planning: Monitor and interpret evolving regulatory trends (e.g., FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, PMDA) and translate insights into strategic plans.
* Operational Excellence: Improve regulatory systems, SOPs, templates, and tools to increase efficiency and compliance.
* Cross-functional Leadership: Collaborate across Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Quality, R&D, Legal, and Commercial teams to ensure integrated strategies.
* Capability Development: Mentor team members, lead training programs, and support regulatory best practices.
* Metrics & Reporting: Develop KPIs, track initiative success, and report progress to executives.
Your Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or regulatory field (Master’s, PhD, or JD preferred).
* 7-10+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the medical device industry, including strategic or global initiatives.
* Proven experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
* Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
* Experience with Class II/III devices, digital health, or SaMD preferred.
* Familiarity with strategic business planning, operational transformation, or M&A regulatory integration is a plus.
Please submit your application to Natalia Munchow, Senior Talent Partner, via our ApplicantPortal. For more information about Novocure and our therapy, visit www.novocure.com or watch our patient testimonial videos.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Director
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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